Home Health RN Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager provides direct skilled nursing care and oversees home health services for clients in the community. The role works with clients, families, physicians and the broader health care team to develop and implement goal-centered plans of care that account for quality measures and financial considerations. The Case Manager provides clinical oversight to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel and builds respectful professional relationships. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is based out of the Buffalo, Minnesota office, serving Brooklyn Park, Champlin and surrounding cities. Care is provided in individual client homes and other community settings. The position may involve transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment, driving or using public transportation in varied weather, and adapting to different environments. The stated physical demands are heavy: moving 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

Currently hold a Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis testing, such as a Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or a chest X-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records related to providing health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Demonstrate critical thinking, the ability to follow standards and procedures, and sound clinical judgment to provide safe and effective care.
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Be able to build and maintain professional relationships.
Have excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.
Meet the physical and environmental demands of client-home care, including the stated lifting and carrying requirements and ability to travel in varied weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values while developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness and outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians or non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update each client’s plan of care at least every 60 days or more often when circumstances change.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other vulnerability.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets applicable standards and payer and billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients with varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses, in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Coordinate client care with family members, caregivers, community resources, and other health care team members.
Provide clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
Ensure effective and appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, remain flexible, and participate in the on-call process.